Season ticket holders at Vitality Stadium haven’t seen too many victories this season, with AFC Bournemouth languishing in the 18th position so far. The guesting Southampton will be hopeful to defend their higher league position in this one.
It's no vacation for neither Bournemouth nor Southampton as both were in action only a few days ago. Expect some tired legs on the pitch and/or possibly some changes to the lineups.
Bournemouth are fighting like crazy to avoid relegation and desperately need points in this fixture. Southampton is no longer fighting for a cause; they can neither go up or down this season.
AFC Bournemouth form and stats
The story so far in the Premier League for AFC Bournemouth at their home stadium (Vitality Stadium) is 5 wins, 6 draws and 7 defeats.
The fans are hoping that Bournemouth will strike back in this match, putting things right after the 1-2 away loss in the Premier League game against Manchester City (placed 2nd). Ahead of that match, Bournemouth won a home game hosting Leicester City (4-1).
This is expected to be a close game, with AFC Bournemouth perhaps considered small favourites due to their home advantage. Looking back at earlier matches similar to this one (expected to be close with Bournemouth as a small favourite), we find six games. AFC Bournemouth has won zero of these, drawn two and lost four.
The AFC Bournemouth fans would probably like to see some more goals scored at their own stadium in the league, the tally being 22 in 18 matches. Defensively it’s touch-and-go for the home team as 28 goals have been conceded.
Southampton form and stats
The story so far for the visiting team on their Premier League travels is 8 wins, 4 draws and 6 defeats. With three draws in a row for Southampton the feeling in the team is perhaps one of both relief and disappointment. Two points from the last two away games for Southampton, which the math geniuses among you will translate to two draws.
Southampton's last game was the home draw against Brighton & Hove Albion (1-1). Preceding that game, the 2-2 draw paying a visit to Manchester United.
So, this is expected to be a close game, an even contest. Looking at earlier matches with Southampton playing away and similar expectations, we found eleven relevant matches. Results were five Southampton wins, two draws and four defeats.
Southampton has displayed an ability to score goals in away matches in the league this season, 28 goals from 18 games. As opposed to that, Southampton have seen the ball go into their own net 25 times on the road.
Head 2 Head
The most recent history between these sides is the Southampton - Bournemouth 1-3 played earlier this season. AFC Bournemouth-Southampton H2H statistics last ten meetings regardless of arena: Bournemouth two wins, Southampton four wins, four draws. five of these ten matches had three or more goals (over 2,5).Top Goalscorers
D. Ings 20 goals | C. Wilson 8 goals | H. Wilson 7 goals |
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Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
36 | 18 | 6 | Played | P | 6 | 18 | 36 |
8 | 5 | 1 | Won | W | 5 | 8 | 13 |
7 | 6 | 3 | Drew | D | 0 | 4 | 7 |
21 | 7 | 2 | Lost | L | 1 | 6 | 16 |
37 | 22 | 6 | Scored | S | 14 | 28 | 46 |
62 | 28 | 8 | Conceded | C | 5 | 25 | 59 |
92% | 89% | 83% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
72% | 78% | 67% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 94% | 86% |
61% | 61% | 33% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 67% | 67% | 58% |
33% | 39% | 33% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 50% | 33% | 28% |
11% | 11% | 17% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 0% | 8% |
56% | 61% | 67% | BTTS | BTTS | 50% | 61% | 61% |
14% | 17% | 17% | Clean Sheets | C S | 50% | 28% | 22% |
39% | 33% | 33% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 11% | 17% |
4.9 | 5 | 6 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 6.2 | 5.9 | 5.4 |
6.8 | 6.6 | 5.7 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 5.5 | 5.7 | 5.8 |
2.1 | 2.1 | 2.2 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1.3 | 1.8 | 1.5 |
3 | 2 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 4 |
347 | 179 | 57 | Total Shots | T S | 86 | 244 | 465 |
107 | 55 | 15 | Shots on Target | S O | 34 | 95 | 163 |
35% | 40% | 40% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 41% | 29% | 28% |
- AFC Bournemouth has the most conceded goals in the first half (33)
- Southampton have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Southampton haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
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# | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
1 | Liverpool | 36 | 30 | 3 | 3 | 77 | 29 | 18 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 47 | 13 | 18 | 13 | 2 | 3 | 30 | 16 | 48 | 93 |
2 | Manchester City | 36 | 24 | 3 | 9 | 93 | 35 | 18 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 52 | 13 | 18 | 10 | 1 | 7 | 41 | 22 | 58 | 75 |
3 | Chelsea | 36 | 19 | 6 | 11 | 64 | 49 | 18 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 28 | 16 | 18 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 36 | 33 | 15 | 63 |
4 | Leicester City | 36 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 67 | 36 | 18 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 15 | 18 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 32 | 21 | 31 | 62 |
5 | Manchester United | 36 | 17 | 11 | 8 | 63 | 35 | 18 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 39 | 16 | 18 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 24 | 19 | 28 | 62 |
6 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 36 | 14 | 14 | 8 | 49 | 38 | 18 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 25 | 19 | 18 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 24 | 19 | 11 | 56 |
7 | Tottenham Hotspur | 36 | 15 | 10 | 11 | 57 | 46 | 18 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 17 | 18 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 24 | 29 | 11 | 55 |
8 | Sheffield United | 36 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 38 | 35 | 18 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 24 | 14 | 18 | 4 | 9 | 5 | 14 | 21 | 3 | 54 |
9 | Arsenal | 36 | 13 | 14 | 9 | 53 | 45 | 18 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 33 | 22 | 18 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 20 | 23 | 8 | 53 |
10 | Burnley | 36 | 14 | 9 | 13 | 40 | 48 | 18 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 23 | 21 | 18 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 17 | 27 | -8 | 51 |
11 | Everton | 36 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 42 | 53 | 18 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 23 | 18 | 18 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 19 | 35 | -11 | 46 |
12 | Southampton | 36 | 13 | 7 | 16 | 46 | 59 | 18 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 18 | 34 | 18 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 28 | 25 | -13 | 46 |
13 | Newcastle United | 36 | 11 | 10 | 15 | 37 | 55 | 18 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 5 | 2 | 11 | 18 | 37 | -18 | 43 |
14 | Crystal Palace | 36 | 11 | 9 | 16 | 30 | 47 | 18 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 19 | 18 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 16 | 28 | -17 | 42 |
15 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 36 | 8 | 13 | 15 | 37 | 53 | 18 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 20 | 27 | 18 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 17 | 26 | -16 | 37 |
16 | West Ham United | 35 | 9 | 7 | 19 | 44 | 59 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 26 | 31 | 18 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 18 | 28 | -15 | 34 |
17 | Watford | 35 | 8 | 10 | 17 | 33 | 54 | 18 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 22 | 23 | 17 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 11 | 31 | -21 | 34 |
18 | AFC Bournemouth | 36 | 8 | 7 | 21 | 37 | 62 | 18 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 22 | 28 | 18 | 3 | 1 | 14 | 15 | 34 | -25 | 31 |
19 | Aston Villa | 36 | 8 | 7 | 21 | 39 | 66 | 18 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 21 | 30 | 18 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 18 | 36 | -27 | 31 |
20 | Norwich City | 36 | 5 | 6 | 25 | 26 | 68 | 18 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 19 | 35 | 18 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 7 | 33 | -42 | 21 |
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